salary$101,970 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$76,640per year
Top pay (top 10%)$113,630per year
Jobs in the area4,990people work this job
Can a police officer afford Denver?
OK. Rent of $2,065 a month takes 24.3% of the median police officer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make in Denver, CO?
The median pay for a police officer in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area is $101,970 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $76,640 and $113,630.
Can a police officer afford to live in Denver?
Typical rent of $2,065 a month takes 24.3% of the median police officer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area.